Okay, hopefully this will put things to rest. I have 100% proof that both the traction motor and generator motor continue to spin at the same speed as wheel...
What this means is: A) The electrical power is off to the motors in N, so you do not have electromagnetic resistance B) The physical resistance / wear will be...
There is no disconnect even with power off. The motor is designed to freewheel when towing, such as behind an RV. The main motor is physically attached to the...
Well, I say "probably" because the car allows you to do so, but on the other hand, engineers programmed the car not to ever do it intentionally. It's probably...
Hi John, Your assumption is correct. I my memory serves me correctly the main motor is connected to the ring gear of the gear set (I'd have to check my service...
Thanks. I was previously familiar with all the gear arrangements under normal driving conditions, and I suspected nothing changed when shifting to Neutral for...
I think I got slightly side tracked for a while. So, to get back to the "problem".... It has become clear that the motors do not separate from the wheels ...
... How is towing at 75mph different from driving at 75mph? If you're driving on the ICE aren't MG1 and MG2 moving exactly the same way they would be if the...
John, what does your CAN bus scanner show for the generator rpms when you get into engine drive? (where the display shows engine to wheels only) Bob...
Check out this picture: http://www.greenhybrid.com/share/files/1/0/8/5/GENRPM.jpg And this Picture: http://www.greenhybrid.com/share/files/1/0/8/5/TMRPM.jpg ...
... driving ... would be if ... Because when the ICE is stopped, as it would be when towing, the full spin in the outer ring (connected to wheels) is...
I should quality my statement as it assumes the one way clutch is not open during towing. If in fact the one way clutch is open then none of the spin in the...
Use a full synthetic ( Ford Motorcraft oil is a blend ) of your choice and change every 10,000 miles. I like Mobil 1, and I go more than 10,000 miles, since I...
I am going to tag onto this question.. Do I need to change my oil more often as I don't drive very much? I have had my "08 since April, and just passed the...
... Mobil 1 is a great oil for any car and I've used it in every new car I've ever bought. Remember that the ICE in the FEH/MMH isn't nearly the same as any...
It is good for any car, but particularly good for hybrids. They used to make a 0w-20 Mobil 1, but now it seems hard to find in Colorado. 5w-20 is what is ...
... The generator you refer to (attached to the sun gear) is MG1 but you're forgetting MG2, the traction motor. According to ample discussion here and several...
This questions is in the same vein as Chris' question about normal oil-change intervals; In the `old days' (I guess into the 1980's) the `Old Husband's Tale'...
Frequency of use is less-important than how long the vehicle is driven with each use; if you only drive a couple miles at a time, the engine cannot warm to a ...
Ford says, no, do your first oil change at 10,000. However, most people are uneasy with that, and compromise, and do oil change #1 at 3000-5000 miles, and then...
Neil, Thanks for the info. I have about a 15 min commute to work, and 45min- an hour crawling home. (9 miles... I LOVE LA). So do you think it will equal ...
We've all had discussions in technical circles that what these cars really need is an "hours of engine on" meter, and you should change oil every so many...
... Right. At least as of a couple years ago most engines were being broken in on the assembly line with propane or natural gas to prevent any gasoline...
When you DO drive it, does it warm up thoroughly? Do you drive it enough that it goes into EV often? Is your average of 500mi/month all done on one weekend or...
Full synthetic is a great oil for any car that has the sealing ability to contain it. A worn engine with bad seals - not such a good idea. The science of this...
My daddy got 250k miles from a '72 Chevy pickup with 350 engine using Mobil 1. Changed it every month - about 4000 miles average. The engine outlasted two...
